2018 BRL to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.9856 LRD

YEARLY LOW

35.5186 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.4241 LRD

2018 BRL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 42.9856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 35.5186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4670 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.5519 to the December average rate of 40.5091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 42.9856 was up 10.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.8819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,074,639 LRD

2017 Average 817,905 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 887,965 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 186,674.05 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.2596

36.3844

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL to LRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 38.5816, compared to 40.2666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.5816

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.2666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 4.2580 LRD (High: 42.9856 / Low: 38.7275). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9809 LRD (High: 41.1342 / Low: 40.1533).

October Spread (Volatile) ±4.2580

December Spread (Stable) ±0.9809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6111 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 41.6972) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.1051), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5922 (+12.38%).

2018 Avg (October) 41.6972

2017 Avg (October) 37.1051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.9455	37.8811	39.5519
February	40.4722	37.7274	38.8869
March	40.7048	39.5202	39.9756
April	39.8366	37.4924	38.4852
May	37.8970	35.6384	36.8740
June	39.1614	35.5186	37.7159
July	42.1236	38.5113	40.6565
August	40.9982	37.1704	39.1777
September	38.6838	36.7280	37.7893
October	42.9856	38.7275	41.6972
November	42.5118	40.1021	41.7700
December	41.1342	40.1533	40.5091